Utility of the Surgical Apgar Score in pancreatic cancer and modification

The Surgical Apgar Score (SAS) can predict the incidence of complications in different surgical fields. However, it is rarely studied in pancreatic cancer. The aim of the present study was to assess the predictive value of the SAS in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), and then propose a modified SAS which was more suitable for pancreatic cancer patients. A prospective cohort study of 160 PDAC patients was concluded. The primary endpoint...